The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
